“Miss why do we have to read this?”

          I believe it is beneficial for teachers to teach old and archaic texts to their students. These texts often reflect the original way that educated people of the time period thought; these same ideas sometimes evolved into modern day concepts. Reading old text is often difficult and involving breaking down ideas and concepts this can improve a student’s reading fluency and comprehension. Frequently, the texts presented to students are legal documents that give historical context to modern pieces that they may be reading. Books that are written or staged in the past can be best appreciated by someone who has a clear understanding on how to read archaic texts. Although I have been taught many things in my life that make me question the importance of knowing such a thing, reading and attempting to comprehend archaic texts has always seemed purposeful.